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23 Cards in this Set
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Alanine |
is a non-essential amino acid that plays a key role in the energy-producing process of cells. |
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Arginine
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is a semi-essential amino acid involved in multiple physiological processes, including immune function and wound healing. |
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Asparagine |
is a non-essential amino acid crucial for the synthesis of proteins and the functioning of the nervous system. |
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Aspartic acid |
s a non-essential amino acid that plays a vital role in the urea cycle and in the synthesis of other amino acids. |
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Cysteine |
is a semi-essential amino acid necessary for the formation of proteins and important for maintaining cellular structure. |
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Glutamic acid |
is a non-essential amino acid involved in neurotransmission and the regulation of acid-base balance in the body. |
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Glutamine |
is a conditionally essential amino acid crucial for immune function, intestinal health, and protein synthesis. |
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Glycine |
is the simplest non-essential amino acid and serves as a building block for proteins and other important molecules in the body. |
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Proline |
is a non-essential amino acid known for its structural role in proteins, particularly in collagen, and for its contribution to cellular metabolism. |
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Serine |
is a non-essential amino acid involved in the synthesis of proteins, neurotransmitters, and other important molecules in the body. |
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Tyrosine |
is a non-essential amino acid precursor to neurotransmitters and hormones crucial for mood regulation, cognition, and stress response.
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Isoleucine |
is an essential amino acid necessary for protein synthesis and energy regulation, particularly in muscle tissue. |
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Leucine |
is an essential amino acid known for its role in protein synthesis and as a regulator of muscle protein metabolism. |
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Lysine |
is an essential amino acid vital for protein synthesis, collagen formation, and the maintenance of bone health. |
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Methionine |
is an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis and serves as a precursor for various important molecules in the body. |
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Phenylalanine |
is an essential amino acid that serves as a precursor for neurotransmitters and is involved in protein synthesis and various metabolic pathways. |
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Threonine |
is an essential amino acid necessary for protein synthesis, immune function, and the maintenance of proper protein structure. |
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Tryptophan |
is an essential amino acid precursor to serotonin and melatonin, and it plays a crucial role in mood regulation, sleep, and immune function. |
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Valine |
is an essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis, energy production, and tissue repair, particularly in muscle tissue. |
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Non-polar (hydrophobic) |
alanine, leucine, proline & valine |
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Polar but neutral (hydrophilic) |
asparagine, glycine, serine, glutamine |
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Acidic (hydrophilic) |
aspartic acid, glutamic acid, methionine, tryptophan, phenylalanine, isoleucine, threonine, cysteine, tyrosine, & histidine |
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Basic (hydrophilic |
lysine & arginine. |